The estimated build time is under 80 hrs the estimated cost under $400 setting up takes most of the time.getting time in the man cave is the other problem. i will be building it on a strong back jig which i will leave set up once i have finished.

Frames lofted to full size plans ready to transfer to plywood. As you can see it is a lean mean machine. Back to work for the next six days so no more progress .next step is to make the strong back and set up the jigs.

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This build is more for the build than the end result I just love the challenge of making things. There will be a fair bit of poetic license as i love setting out things to suit the eye.It will not be a rush but a labour of love.Other than the initial offsets i have no PLANS or building instructions so a lot of trial and no doubt errors at first. I like the look of the lines and have chosen a three chine build to give a nicer shape.hope to build the strong back next days off and lay out all the frame positions.The frames themselves will probably not get done till the next days off after that.Once the frames are in place the centre sections should be fairly quick the hard part will be designing the pointy ends.

Strongback now built and spacer positions set out. My next step is to rip my gunwales, stringers,keel and deck beams. Once i have the correct dimensions for all of those i can start cutting out my spacers.I have decided to go with 9mm marine ply for the spacers and making the bow angle 10 degrees and the stern 20 degrees not dissimilar to the Tahe Greenlander. My coaming is planned out at 24" x16" does anyone know of production skirt that would suit this? The rocker has been drafted at just over 4cm at the bow and 3cm at the stern at this stage.

glint wrote: My coaming is planned out at 24" x16" does anyone know of production skirt that would suit this?

If you pull the length back to 23", then that'll match the Tahe LC cockpit which would be a standard size.

Done. Just as a matter of interest what are the angles approx between your deck line and your stem and stern? does 10 degrees seem too fine for the bow. It looks ok but still unsure.
Also thinking of making the first section behind the coaming a 3mm ply deck so i can install a small self contained hatch to hold wallet and car keys etc,it will still be over covered with cloth to keep the appearance the same.Any thoughts on foot rest designs or kneepad construction.